Jason Thrasher

Jason believes he became an artist and photographer because of skateboarding. So it's no wonder he found himself on the ground floor of designing the new Skatepark of Athens, located in Southeast Clarke Park.

Since the idea's conception several years ago, Jason has helped organize fund-raisers, petition elected officials and generally insist that Athens build a quality park designed by professionals. And now that dream is being realized.

On Saturday, the Skatepark of Athens will host its grand opening. So bring your board.

"I think it is one of the best skate parks on the East Coast," Jason said. "It is better that I ever thought it would be."